Kids & Family
Yorktown HS Track Coach Shows 'Awe-Inspiring' Dedication
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
Everyday Inspirations is a series that features people in Patch communities who inspire others through their work, or people who have faced extraordinary situations and grown from them. They have been featured by other people in the community that have been inspired by the nominees.
Name:Â Keith Smith
Town:Â Yorktown, NY
Nominated by:Â Kristen DiGuglielmo
Why is this person an "Everyday Inspiration?"Â
Keith Smith has been the Cross Country, Winter and Spring track coach at Yorktown High School for over 25 years. He is kind, gentle leader who has helped mold thousands of youth. His dedication to the students is awe-inspiring. Â
How does this person work to make others' lives better?
He has helped students not only to become better runners but better people. He always builds students up; he never yells or demeans them like other coaches tend to do.
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